Connie'S Risotto Recipe

Name: Connie'S Risotto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp. plain or garlic-flavoured oil; 2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed; 6 oz. (170 g) cubed pancetta or bacon; 1-1/4 cups (310 ml) frozen peas; 1/2 lb. (250 g) orzo pasta; 2-1/2 cups (625 ml) boiling water; Salt, to taste; 1 tbsp. (15 ml) soft butter; 2 tbsp. (30 ml) grated Parmesan cheese; Pepper to taste

Servings: persons

2 tbsp. plain or garlic-flavoured oil
2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
6 oz. (170 g) cubed pancetta or bacon
1-1/4 cups (310 ml) frozen peas
1/2 lb. (250 g) orzo pasta
2-1/2 cups (625 ml) boiling water
Salt, to taste
1 tbsp. (15 ml) soft butter
2 tbsp. (30 ml) grated Parmesan cheese
Pepper to taste

1
Warm the oil in a heavy pan that will take everything later, a Dutch oven or saucepan of 10 inches diameter should be plenty big enough. Add the garlic and let cook until fragrant, swirling in the oil occasionally, about 3 or 4 minutes. (Don't let it brown; that will add a bitter flavour to the dish.) Remove the garlic. Add the pancetta and cook, stirring, until it becomes crisp and bronzed, then add the peas and stir for a minute or so until the frozen look leaves them.
2
Add the pasta and turn it about in the pancetta and peas then pour in the boiling water. Add salt; then turn down the heat and let simmer for 10 minutes, though check on it a couple of times and give a stir or two, to stop it from sticking and to see if you need to add a little more water from the kettle.
3
When it's ready, the pasta should be soft and starchy and the water absorbed. Beat in the butter and Parmesan into the pan. Serve immediately.

973

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tbsp. plain or garlic-flavoured oil, 2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed, 6 oz. (170 g) cubed pancetta or bacon, 1-1/4 cups (310 ml) frozen peas, and more.

Yes, Connie'S Risotto falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Connie'S Risotto

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